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Apple to Launch OLED MacBook Pro With Exclusive Samsung Panels in Late 2026

Leveraging Samsung’s Gen 8.6 oxide TFT production, Apple aims to deliver a thinner chassis with brighter screens alongside improved energy efficiency.

Overview

  • Dealsite.co.kr reports that Apple will debut its first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays in late 2026.
  • Samsung Display has secured an exclusive supply deal and is investing in Gen 8.6 oxide TFT lines to meet Apple’s demand for larger, cost-efficient OLED panels.
  • Switching from mini-LED to OLED is expected to provide brighter screens, deeper blacks and extended battery life.
  • The OLED transition will coincide with the MacBook Pro’s first major redesign since 2021, focusing on a thinner form factor.
  • Apple’s launch timeline remains flexible as its M-series chip upgrade schedule could shift the rollout date.